Author: Sandy

Outside of Ubud is the villiage of Tengallalang which offers amazing views of rice terraces.

We stopped for lunch at another restaurant that was 4 – 5 levels below street level,

but facing another dramatic view across the valley.

The food at the Teras Padi Cafe was another example of traditional Balinese food.

Pictured below is Nasi Kuning which consists of a cone of yellow rice, small omelete, fried chicken, and shredded shrimp and coconut.

Last night we attended DRUMS of the Pacific LU’AU, a show and luau which we first saw on our honeymoon 30 years ago.  They perform authentic songs, chants, and dances from Hawaii and Polynesian Islands.

The singing and dancing were colorful, entertaining, and well choreographed.

The luau offered an extensive buffet of traditional foods.

Earlier in the day we took a nice walk the length of Ka’anapali Beach.

The beach side concrete path that connects all the hotels and the Whaler’s Shopping Village that is about 1 1/2 miles long.

We began the day having breakfast at Swan Court which offers a breathtaking setting and view.

Famous for spectacular sunsets, Maui provides one of its best for our arrival.

It was a great way to celebrate John’s birthday and our 30th wedding anniversary by returning to where our honeymoon began.

The Hyatt Regency Resort and Spa Maui located on Kaanapali Beach will be our home for the next four days.  Its beach side courtyards consist of 40 acres of lush, tropically landscaped hills, waterfalls, pathways, swinging bridges, ponds, and pools.